A Dog of Flanders | Emotional Family Film

A Dog of Flanders - the emotional story of a boy, his grandfather, and his dog. The boy’s dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered when his loving grandfather dies. A Dog of Flanders (1960) Director: James B. Clark Writers: Ouida, Ted Sherdeman Stars: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel Genre: Drama, Family Movie Country: United States Language: English Also Known As: A Dog of Flanders Release Date: 17. March 1960 Filming Location: Belgium Synopsis: Based on the famous 19th-century novel, this is the tale of Nello, a Flemish boy who dreams of becoming an artist. Nello is being raised by his grandfather, Jehan Daas, and the impoverished pair support themselves by delivering milk from a cart with the aid of their dog, Patrasche. When Daas dies, Nello is evicted and alone until he meets painter Piet van Gelder, who takes the boy in and encourages his artistic talents. Reviews: “A classic children’s film, simply-told an